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$250
Best Challenge for the Bridge Program
Camp Best (MURP 1976, MA, 2009, MEd 2012) of Oxford, is a mentor and volunteer with the Bridge Program, which provides social and academic support to Ole Miss students with autism. Camp is passionate about making the transition to higher education smooth for these students and hopes you will join him! When 25 people make a gift of any size to the Bridge program, Camp will give $250.
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$2,500
Maitre Challenge for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Sherry and Christopher Maitre of Spring Branch, Texas, are parents of a student in the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program and believe in the powerful impact METP is having on schools and classrooms in Mississippi. In combination with other parent supporters, they want to encourage others to give to METP so that it remains a lasting resource. When 50 people make a gift of any size to the METP fund, the Maitres will make a gift of $2,500.
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$1,000
Trainer Challenge for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Shauna and Mark Trainer of Marietta, Georgia, are parents of a student in the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program and believe in the powerful impact METP is having on schools and classrooms in Mississippi. In combination with other parent supporters, they want to encourage others to give to METP so that it remains a lasting resource. When 20 people make a gift of any size to the METP fund, the Trainers will make a gift of $1,000.
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$1,000
Range-Norwood Challenge for the SOE Greatest Needs Fund
Leanna Range-Norwood (BBA 1991, MED 1994) of Jackson, Mississippi, wants to ensure that School of Education leaders have the resources needed to address the School's most immediate needs. Leanna is challenging SOE supporters to make a gift to the School's Greatest Needs Fund. When 25 gifts are made, Leanna will give $1,000!
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$250
Challenge for the Mullins Family Awards Endowment
The Mullins Family Awards Endowment turns 25 this year! These awards have supported 25 years of young math teachers, principals, special education teachers and more! To celebrate, Andy Mullins (PhD 1992) of Oxford is challenging 25 people to make a gift to the Awards Endowment, created to honor his parents, Elaine and Ike Mullins, and members of his family. When 25 people make a gift, Andy will give $250.
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$500
Excellence in Education Challenge
An anonymous donor who earned her master's degree at the University of Mississippi School of Education supports UM's Excellence in Education Fund. This fund sponsors special projects and initiatives led by SOE faculty, staff and students. She will give $500 once 25 gifts are made to the SOE's Excellence in Education Fund.
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$500
Oliphant-Ingham Challenge for the Oliphant Award
The Nan and Cecil Oliphant Secondary English Education Award marks its 25th anniversary this year. SOE Professor Dr. Rosemary Oliphant-Ingham (MED 1970) of Oxford is challenging 25 members of the SOE community to make a gift of any size to recognize this exciting milestone. When 25 people make a gift to the award, she will give $500!
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Leaderboard
Funkys Happy Hour Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 8 will earn an additional $500, thanks to Funkys! Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $500 School of Law 36
2 School of Education 24
3 College of Liberal Arts 16
4 Patterson School of Accountancy 14
5 Student Affairs 12
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunch Time Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts from noon to 2 p.m. (CST) today, April 9, will earn an additional $2,500, thanks to the generosity of Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce and Emily Boyce. Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement 158
2 School of Law 127
3 School of Education 45
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 37
5 College of Liberal Arts 28
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs Leigh Anne (BS 1982) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 1985) of Memphis, Tennessee, are challenging Rebel Nation to finish Giving Day strong. The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 9 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of the Tuohy family. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $5,000 School of Law 191
2 School of Education 71
3 Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement 37
4 School of Pharmacy 25
5 Graduate School 22
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$10,000
Scott Challenge for the SOE Immediate Need Scholarship Fund
The School of Education Immediate Need Scholarship Fund provides academic support for students facing critical and unexpected financial hardships. Gary Scott (BAED 1974) of Roswell, Georgia, experienced a similar hardship in his final semester studying education and is passionate about helping others in similar circumstances! When 50 gifts of any size are made to this important fund, Gary will give $10,000.
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$1,000
Mullins Challenge for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Erin and Kelvin Mullins of Cumming, Georgia, are parents of a student in the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program and believe in the powerful impact METP is having on schools and classrooms in Mississippi. In combination with other parent supporters, they want to encourage others to give to METP so that it remains a lasting resource. When 20 people make a gift of any size to the METP fund, Erin and Kelvin will make a gift of $1,000.
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$500
D'Angelo Challenge for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Brandi and David D'Angelo of Mandeville, Louisiana, are parents of a student in the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program and believe in the powerful impact METP is having on schools and classrooms in Mississippi. In combination with other parent supporters, they want to encourage others to give to METP so that it remains a lasting resource. When 10 people make a gift of any size to the METP fund, the D'Angelos will make a gift of $500.
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$2,000
SOE Greatest Needs Fund Challenge
The School of Education Greatest Needs Fund allows leadership to address immediate student needs, empower research opportunities, upgrade technology and host special events. This anonymous donor wants to make sure that the SOE's most pressing needs are covered and encourage others to give to this fund. When 50 people make a gift to this fund, our donor will give $2,000!
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$500
Mississippi Teacher Corps Challenge
An anonymous donor who is a Mississippi Teacher Corps alumna is challenging you to support this vital teaching program. The Mississippi Teacher Corps recruits college graduates to teach in critical-need areas of Mississippi while they earn their master's degrees from the University of Mississippi. Help Mississippi's children and support higher education by making a gift today! Once 10 gifts are made, our anonymous donor will give $500.
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$5,000
Martineau Challenge for the SOE Student Teaching Fund
David (BSGE 1992) and Ali Martineau of Austin, Texas, are passionate about supporting Ole Miss student teachers. To help cover the cost of travel to and from student teaching placements, the Martineaus have pledged to give $5,000 when 15 gifts are made to the School of Education Student Teaching Fund. Gifts of all sizes help unlock these critical funds. Make your gift NOW!
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Realtree Early Bird Special!
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 8 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Bill ( BBA 1973) and Shannon Jordan, and their son Tyler Jordan (BS 2016), founders of Realtree in Columbus, Georgia. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1,000 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College 43
2 Trent Lott Leadership Institute 42
3 School of Education 30
4 School of Business Administration 29
5 School of Journalism and New Media 27
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Parks Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 8 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Vice Chancellor for Development Charlotte Parks. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 School of Law 68
2 School of Education 49
3 College of Liberal Arts 34
4 School of Journalism and New Media 21
5 Student Affairs 18
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Cohort Competition for the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
Current and alumni Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program cohorts are competing during Giving Day to see who can bring in the most donors. Select the cohort you'd like to see win when making your gift! METP attracts the best and brightest students with an honors college-style scholarship program that benefits both the SOE student and the Mississippi schools where they work after graduation. All gifts support the METP Endowment Fund.
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 METP Cohort 11, Class of 2027 30
2 METP Cohort 9, Class of 2025 21
3 METP Cohort 10, Class of 2026 15
4 METP Cohort 12, Class of 2028 12
5 METP Cohort 2, Class of 2018 3
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Areas of Support
Academic Centers & Institutes College of Liberal Arts Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement Enrollment Management RebelTHON Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Graduate School Ole Miss Alumni Association Ole Miss First Outreach & Continuing Education Patterson School of Accountancy Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College School of Applied Sciences School of Business Administration School of Education School of Engineering School of Journalism and New Media School of Law School of Pharmacy Student Affairs The Ole Miss Fund The Ole Miss Women's Council University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses
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